In Loving Arms Pediatric Day Health Center makes use of a new concept of care: Specialized care that is a combination of skilled nursing, education, and therapy.

Our focus is on providing compassionate and personalized care for children with medically-fragile health conditions. Our team of nurses, therapists, and early childhood education specialists is trained to handle various cases with the utmost precision, dedication, and competence.

Health services will be administered in a child-friendly environment, likened to a daycare setting. There is daily transportation provided. as well. We seek ways to comprehensively address their dynamic health needs at our medical care facility that is set-up to be conducive to treating young patients.

WHAT IS A PDHC:

In Loving Arms Pediatric Day Health Center is a Pediatric Day Health Center that provides physician-ordered multi-disciplinary daycare to medically fragile and/or technology-dependent children, newborn to age 21, who have complex medical conditions requiring continual, professional skilled nursing care.
Our focus is to provide maximum early intervention to prepare children with medically complex needs for school and other life situations. We provide care for up to 10 hours a day which includes learning through play and socialization to develop skills needed to ensure proper growth and development.
Our skilled pediatric nurses provide constant assessment and needed care of each child which enables our trained staff to recognize and report to your child’s pediatrician any abnormal findings to prevent hospitalizations and future complications.
The parents and families of our patients are allowed to return to work or school while rest assured that their child is receiving the best possible care from qualified pediatric nurses and staff. Services are provided in a Center Based Environment –“A Home Health Agency within 4 walls.”

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A doctor’s prescribed order for our services is required. Care is covered by insurance if their medical condition requires the skills of a nurse.

To qualify for admission to our PPEC, a child must:

• Be medically complex or fragile and/or technologically dependent
• Be medically stable (not in need of immediate hospital care)
• Require skilled nursing care
• Have a referral from his/her doctor
• Be appropriate for outpatient care
• Present no significant risk of infection to other children or personnel.

SERVICES WE PROVIDE:

• SOCIAL WORKERS
• PHYSICAL THERAPY
• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
• NUTRITIONIST
• ORAL/MOTOR SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
• EARLY EDUCATION BY CERTIFIED TEACHER
• TRANSPORTATION
• INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT

Common Conditions and Needs of Children Eligible:

• Cardiac Disease or Defects
• Seizure Disorders
• Chronic Lung Disease
• Colostomy Care
• Feeding Disorders/Reflux
• Tube Feedings
• Genetic Disorders
• Oncological / Hematological Disorders
• Tracheotomy Care
• Congenital Disorders
• Complications of Prematurity
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
• Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders
• Failure to Thrive
• Dermatological Disorders
• Infectious Processes
• Post-Operative Care
• Neurological Disorders
• End-Stage Diseases
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Post Traumatic Injuries

Pediatric Day Health Care Facilities. Pediatric Day Health Care Facilities provide parents and caregivers with children under the age of 21 an option for intensive medical services and supervision while parents work or return to school.

Besides nursing services, these facilities also offer physical, speech and, occupational therapies. Daily transportation to and from their home is provided daily (in the morning and afternoon) at no additional charge. There is a nurse and driver onboard each trip and both are CPR/First Aid certified.

Certified Teachers with Early Childhood Education Experience

• Developmentally appropriate care
• Individualized teaching plan and goals
• Smooth transition into a school setting

They also offer education and training to their clients, while also giving the medically fragile child or teenager the opportunity to interact with other children during these very important developmental years.
Our agency services seek to build bridges to help families over troubled waters

Who We Serve? Infants & children with complex medical needs: Technology Dependent, Delayed Developmentally, Multisystem Involvement

Location: 2315 Harding Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70807

If you are a parent who is looking for quality pediatric care for your little ones, please don’t hesitate to call In Loving Arms Pediatric Day Health Center at 225-359-9777. Our nurses and care coordinators will be ready to address any questions you may have. We are here to provide your child with the best care possible!